Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE
The Nursing Assistant assists the nursing staff with basic services, assuring the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Admit and discharge residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Contribute meaningfully to resident care plans when needed and cooperate in the implementation of those plans.
Assist residents with daily living activities, such as oral hygiene, dressing and undressing, and bathing; food consumption; and bowel and bladder needs.
Assist residents in preparing for activities, physician visits, religious services, therapy appointments, tests, etc.; provide transportation to and from such appointments/activities.
Understand procedures and regulations to help weigh, transfer, and restrain patients as needed.
Ensure the call system is attached to the bed or within easy reach at all times and answer calls promptly.
Assist with first aid.
Accurately and efficiently chart all required/requested information.
Clean and adequately supply bedside units, walkers, wheelchairs, utility areas, the nourishment pantry, the staff lounge, and the linen room; make beds, both occupied and unoccupied; oversee residents’ clothing needs.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Attend meetings and participate on committees as requested.
Attend and participate in workshops and seminars to enhance skills as well as to maintain a professional status.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as directed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.
High school diploma/GED is essential; a state Certified Nurse Assistant certificate is required (or must have applied for transfer of certificate from another state).
Experience in long-term care or a related field is preferred.